Momo (2025) Movie Script
1
How did we end up here?
People had a good life.
They could have been happy.
But they always wanted more.
And through their dissatisfaction
and their greed
they brought them to life.
The time thieves.
Not too long ago in a faraway land
lived a girl named Momo
in the ruins of an amphitheater.
A place built centuries ago,
to bring people together.
Don't ask me where she came from,
no one knew that.
Not even herself.
Her best friend became Beppo,
the street sweeper.
Thanks, Beppo.
And soon she was to meet
a very strange turtle.
But one step at a time, right?
Thanks for recycling.
- You're welcome.
Oh, looks delicious.
See you tomorrow! Thanks.
- See you tomorrow.
We begin our story with Gino,
the tour guide and pizza delivery guy.
Hey, Gino!
- Hey, Jenny.
Wow, you look great.
- Oh, thanks, sweet of you.
See you. Thanks.
Pizza!
Hey, Mom.
Hello, Gino.
- Did you have a good day?
There are no bad days, Uncle Roman.
Did anyone book your tour?
- Nope, today I was a pizza delivery guy.
Maria!
- Hey, Gino.
Everything okay?
Gino!
- Paolo!
Couch bomb!
Tikki hasn't sung in a long time,
you know that.
Fun Fact: You're standing right where
the lions once ate their food.
All the stones the theater was built from,
come from the quarry.
Hello?
Hello? Anyone home?
Hello.
I'm Gino.
Momo.
- Nice name.
Who named you that?
- Well, I did
Really, you yourself?
Do you like pizza?
And a story about the moon,
which is a mirror,
showing a princess in a castle
images of the Earth.
Because she's stuck in the castle
I have thousands of ideas.
And someday they'll make me famous.
Maybe I'll build my audience
with a podcast.
Imagine that, a poet making money.
Who are you?
Guys, this is my friend Momo.
Oh, hello.
- Where did you suddenly come from?
As far as I remember,
I've always been here.
She's weird.
- I like her.
You'll like this, Momo.
I'm about to win.
Not again.
Don't worry, I'll fix it.
- Time for a new fridge.
We can't afford it.
- We have to sell a lot of pizzas.
Maybe I'll become famous.
What did you do?
Tikki hasn't sung in years
I just listened.
And she was good at that.
She listened with love and understanding.
And because she did that,
she brought people together.
It started with those
who were closest to her
I keep order here.
- Like the Mafia?
With the broom.
And soon word got around.
Whenever someone had a problem,
people said: "Go to Momo."
Hello.
She listened in a way
that made people open up.
Not just to her
They opened up to each other.
As more and more people sought her out,
something extraordinary happened.
People started gathering
in the amphitheater again.
She listened to past times.
The sounds of the city.
She listened to the wind in the trees.
And she felt like
the whole universe was giving a concert.
Just for her.
Oh no. Damn it.
Hey, Mom.
- Hey, Gino.
Everything okay, Mom?
All good, Gino.
Oh, just...
You grow up so fast.
And I want to spend as much time
as possible with you.
Maybe we'll take a cool trip.
After your dad died,
we still had so many plans.
But no chance to realize them
I don't want to wake up someday and
realize that time has flown by.
I wanted to stop,
but I can't live without it.
There are worse vices.
- Yes.
Like waking up one day and realizing
that time just flew by.
Fancy a coffee?
Everyone does what they have to do,
so they no longer do what they like to do.
Like they're trapped in a...
- Hamster wheel
I did the math Simple mathematics
I'll show you An hour has 60 minutes.
That's 3600 seconds Multiplied by 24.
Makes 86,400 seconds per day.
That times 365
makes 31,536,000 seconds per year.
Oh, wow, you're good at math.
You're 42, right?
Well, everyone says I look 35 or so.
So you've been alive
for about 1,324,512,000 seconds.
Well, now I feel old.
You sleep eight hours a day?
That times 42... makes 441,504,000.
You work eight hours, eat two hours,
makes 110,376,000 in 42 years.
Two evenings with the kids, talks
with clients, the mother-in-law,
adds up to 165,564,000.
You swim 15 minutes every morning,
you love that,
but we still have to deduct that,
13,797,000.
And that's what you've used so far.
There is nothing left.
What if it were possible to save time?
To put it aside and later
do things you want to do?
Things you love.
- If you can do magic, sure
I can't But I have the technology.
This is a Greyclet.
The chip inside serves
to record your habits and all that
and changes you make.
When you become more efficient
and save time, it glows white.
You can then spend your time
with your children.
If you waste time
and have to dip into your savings,
it glows red.
Who wouldn't want to save time?
Here.
No, I can't accept that.
- Please
I'll get a new one on the way home Here.
Trust me.
It changes your life.
Now watch out
Yes! I'm coming out.
Mom, it's your turn.
What? Oh, sorry.
Yes.
Yeah!
- Haha!
Totally unfair.
- And I'm in.
Is that it?
- Keep playing.
Rematch!
- I'll leave you alone.
One more round. But...
What did I say?
- A six!
Who orders so many pizzas?
They're for the new Grey Store.
A lot of pizza Your mom will be happy.
Presenting Grey
The era of time efficiency has arrived.
You can finally fulfill
the full potential of your life.
Grey is already offered to you
in over 1000 branches worldwide.
Get your Greyclet and start saving today.
For a better future.
- My mom has one like that
I used to waste time.
Watched a game or read trivial books.
Since I have my Greyclet,
I use time efficiently
and save it for the future,
thank you, Greyclet.
I was constantly late.
Since wearing my Greyclet,
I'm always there before everyone else.
Thank you, Greyclet.
Thanks to the time put aside,
I could go on a fantastic vacation
with my family.
The best way to get to know your children.
Thank you, Greyclet.
Save time to enjoy it later.
Where is everyone?
- Really crazy
I'm just taking off,
and no one books a tour.
It's because of these bracelets.
- Could be. Or everyone is too busy.
We're organizing a party.
Want to come to our party?
- We're coming.
Hey.
- Thank you very much.
Hey, come to our party.
- Thanks.
There's a party tonight.
- Look.
Come to our party today.
- Oh, thanks.
Oh, hello, Momo.
- Hey.
The kids are on their way.
- I'm visiting you
I've made myself scarce
Not much time left for private life.
People have no patience
to wait for a table.
Good for me, because I squeeze
more guests in per hour.
So everyone wins.
- What does everyone win?
Well, so...
I'm... I'm not ready yet
I have to organize myself better
I have to work on that.
Why are you wearing that?
Oh, that. It helps me.
To be more efficient.
And... to have fun again,
someday.
You can have that today.
Hey. Hey.
You made it.
How are you?
- I'm doing excellent.
So much going on.
Hey, you. I'm your new friend.
Can we talk briefly?
You'll never be bored with me
I never scold, I never contradict,
I will always be by your side
I help you organize yourself
Even with homework.
You will be super successful.
Congratulations. I was assigned to you
I am your best friend now.
State-of-the-art technology.
My people invented him.
This is Bibi-Bot,
the ultimate buddy.
Designed to entertain you around the clock.
You will never need other friends again.
How am I supposed to be friends
with a machine?
You don't want me?
But I'm really great
I'm sorry.
- It's okay
I will wait.
What do you want to do with your life?
What do you mean?
Well, if you hang out with friends,
what's the point of that?
But that's the best part of the day.
Don't you meet with friends?
No.
Do you think that makes their life better?
Your friends get along fine without you.
What...
Does no one love you?
Love.
Love is unimportant
Friends are unimportant.
The most valuable thing on this planet
is time.
But people waste it.
From the day of your birth
your time slowly runs out, inevitably.
And one day there is nothing left.
Everyone has a last hour, a last minute,
a last second.
We just have to point it out,
then it's child's play to convince people
to save time and leave it to us.
Without asking questions But the truth is:
We take it from them and use it ourselves.
So you are thieves and you steal our time.
Yes.
You could say that.
Wha...
What did you do?
Why did I tell you that?
Forget everything I told you.
You won't tell anyone!
If you try, everyone will think
you're crazy I'll wipe you out!
I have never, not even once,
taken even a single millisecond
from anyone.
Why would they do something like that?
- Yeah.
I know. You spend time at work
and earn money.
With the money you buy art and jewelry
that thieves want to steal.
If you steal someone's time,
that's the craziest heist of the century
I don't understand how you steal time.
School does that too.
Thieves never give back what they steal
We have to tell everyone.
But who knows what they'll do to us then?
Who knows what they'll do
if we don't stop them.
If they steal our time, guys,
unite, fight back today!
If they steal our time, guys,
what can we do?
Unite and fight back!
Everyone should hear you!
If they steal our time,
what can we do?
Unite and fight back today!
If they steal our time, what can we do?
Hurry up and fight back today!
They notice us We're attracting attention.
If they steal our time, guys,
what can we do?
Unite and fight back today!
We'll stop them!
- Until time returns!
Wow, you guys are awesome.
Totally I'm a huge fan of your energy.
Totally cool.
- Hello, children. Let's be friends.
Wow, a friend who can float!
- Who wants to play?
Look, Momo. We're famous!
If they steal our time, guys,
what can we do?
Unite and fight back!
Gino?
Total megastar vibes.
You work here?
- Summer job. It's the place to be.
Listen, a guy from the team thinks
you come across really cool.
He can get you a large reach.
Introduce you to important people.
- What do you mean by that?
Chat, exchange a few ideas
I don't want to be rude.
- Just take a look.
If you work here,
we spend a lot of time together
I've always admired you.
- And what exactly is he doing there?
Momo, I'll just take a quick look, okay?
You hold the fort
You're doing great. Your place later?
I'm coming, promised.
Guys, what you're doing here
is really cool.
That's why each of you gets
a Bibi-Bot for free!
Oh yeah!
One for my sister too.
- One for my brother!
But they're stealing your time
It's a trick!
Guys, believe me.
You have to believe me.
What am I supposed to do now, Beppo?
It's getting worse and worse.
Look at this mess.
How am I supposed to
ever get this clean again?
Sometimes you have
a very long street ahead of you.
So terribly long,
that it seems impossible,
to ever be able to sweep it clean.
So you start to hurry You keep sweeping.
Faster and faster.
But every time you look up, you see,
that the street isn't getting any shorter.
So you try even harder, and even harder.
You get scared.
In the end, you run out of breath.
Nothing works anymore.
And the street still lies
in its full length before you.
Now I'll tell you a secret.
You must never think of the whole street.
Always think only of the next step.
The next breath.
The next stroke of the broom.
And again and again only the next.
Suddenly you notice, that step by step,
bit by bit,
you have finished the whole street.
And you don't even know how anymore.
I have to go to the other job.
- You work too much
I'm worried.
- Work knows no fatigue.
Agent BLW553C, step before the court.
To finally meet you,
is an honor for me, Sir.
Believe me, the honor is all mine.
I heard that you are
one of our most successful recruiters.
Could be.
Please, don't be so shy
You are a role model for everyone here.
Thank you.
- Are you not feeling well?
Yes. Everything is fine.
Shall we sit down?
Please.
May I ask for your advice
regarding the events today?
Hordes of children
marching through the streets,
trumpeting our secrets,
as if it were a game.
Ha! That's what I call a spectacle.
What can we do?
- Unite and fight back!
What can we do about it, in your opinion?
With your wealth of experience,
I would be glad if you could help me
I assume, you have already met them?
I can't say, I was just
recruiting all day long today.
Playback on number Alpha 437.
So you are thieves and stealing our time?
Yes. You could say that.
This girl.
Momo, she... she is...
dangerous.
She gets people talking,
and you forget the time.
So you wanted to counteract that,
didn't you?
Which is good. Nice idea. We like it
You take the initiative.
But the problem with improvising is,
that you never know what will come of it.
And what do we have here because of that?
Rules.
Laws.
But the most important...
- This daydreamer bewitched me.
We must never reveal the true reason
for our existence.
She is not like normal children.
Our rules don't apply to her.
- Yes, they do.
And they apply to you too.
As I said,
you are a role model for all of us.
You leave me no other choice,
but to propose the following to the court:
Agent BLW553C
shall be found guilty of high treason.
Objection!
- And the sentence is:
Complete withdrawal of any
remaining personal time.
No!
Give me the time inhaler.
Please don't!
Don't, I beg...
Just give me a...
No. No!
No... No...
This girl...
You will lose!
The boy...
I'll take care of him.
The girl, she must be eliminated.
Invite him to the villa.
Go!
- Oh no. Momo!
Oh no, no, no. Momo!
Hey, Beppo, it's Gino.
Can you tell Momo I'm sorry,
but I'm running late? Thanks.
It has to go out immediately, immediately.
As fast as possible I want this tomorrow.
Have fun.
Hi, welcome.
Member or guest?
- Guest.
Can you tell me your name?
- Gino.
All right, Gino...
Gino...
Unfortunately, your name
is not on the list.
Are you sure? I'm supposed to meet
my girlfriend Jenny here.
She said...
- He's with me
John Richter.
You must be Gino.
Nice to meet you.
My people told me about your ideas
I think your stories are terrific,
just as how you unleash the imagination
of your listeners.
The world is a huge story,
and we are just characters in it.
Exactly.
Being a tour guide
is sort of the first level.
You need a bigger audience.
Gino. We will build an empire
around you.
An empire?
- An empire.
Because you and I together
reach a lot of people.
Look inside.
Tiny personal assistants,
built into the contact lenses.
With Contacts you are
no longer just a tour guide,
but a... life guide.
And you launch tonight.
Tonight?
I wanted to meet a friend tonight.
So would tomorrow work?
And he's a comedian too.
Choose wisely.
Gino?
Hello.
What are you looking for here?
A turtle that can spell?
Are you real?
"Real enough."
I can't I'm waiting for my friend Gino.
He'll be here soon.
"Not coming"?
Where are we going?
"West."
You seem to have a good sense of direction.
Over here!
We found something!
She must be here somewhere.
- She is not here!
What is your name?
Kass. That is a very beautiful name.
Cassiopeia. I think
you need a bigger shell.
Or a shorter name.
Surround the marketplace.
Empty.
- There is nothing here!
"Duck"?
Are we hiding?
Come on, keep going!
Stop. Be quiet.
Do you even know where we are going?
Watch out, turtle!
She can't be far.
There she is!
"Ten", "nine", "eight"...
Where is she? Find her!
There she is.
Disappeared.
She just disappeared.
Do you think he is helping her?
"Never Lane."
Cassiopeia!
Wait!
Wait for me!
Help!
You must go backwards.
Everything runs backwards.
Are you here? Are you here?
Yes, indeed.
Finally.
- Were you expecting me?
Sure I sent Cassiopeia to you.
Great, that you made it.
It is difficult, but necessary Not
everyone is allowed in the Nowhere House.
Allow me, my name is Hora
Master Secundus Minutius Hora.
I am Momo.
- I know that.
And how?
- Because I measured it.
Momo, this is a star-hour clock.
It is able,
to indicate certain special moments.
When all beings and things
up to the stars work together,
we call that a star hour.
If someone comes into the world,
who can listen to the cosmos,
then important things happen.
You are hungry.
Hello, you mice.
I just wanted to say good night.
Wait, what?
- Usually you tuck us in.
Hello, Gino.
- Hello.
What is that?
A robot that films me and sends it
to people's contact lenses.
They watch me through their lenses,
I tell them a few of my fun facts,
and that changes their lives, bye.
Good night.
Beppo.
- Hello. Is Gino there?
It is urgent.
- Yes, he is upstairs.
Beppo, Momo could also
have gone for a walk.
A company that sells lifestyle products
does not kidnap children
20 seconds to the show You have to go.
Away with the pajamas,
bottles off the table, chop chop
I'm going on air in 15 seconds My chance.
Everyone is coming home from work
Right now.
Gino, we are going live in ten seconds.
We have to go to the police.
- Out.
Voice message from Jenny.
- I am proud of you.
Beppo, please, we'll talk tomorrow.
By then she'll be back.
- No, Gino.
Gino...
- Gino, hurry up.
Gino...
- We are live in three, two, one...
Welcome to Gino's Fun Facts.
Excuse me? You say your friend
was kidnapped by time thieves?
Yes.
My friend is in great danger.
They have unnaturally gray eyes and
can make people crumble into...
red dust.
Yes.
- Sorry, I'll take over.
Come.
So who else did you tell about this?
No one.
- Sure?
I can't let you run around
and talk nonsense.
What did you do with Momo?
Do you want to see her again?
- Yes.
Wear this. Start saving.
For you.
Why did you bring me here?
To... save you.
Save me?
- Here.
Would you...
It is you they are looking for.
Why?
- You found out the truth.
They have to eliminate you.
- Eliminate me?
I didn't do anything.
- You told friends.
You even announced it in town
And now they fear you.
Oh no, him.
He is the leader of these gray creatures.
Does he know you?
Of course he knows me
I am the Keeper of Time.
Are they humans?
- Their appearance is just a disguise.
And strictly speaking... they are nothing.
They exist only because people allowed,
their most valuable asset to be stolen.
Which means that all color
disappears from their lives too.
Restless, plagued by worry.
Unable to enjoy anything.
Constantly stressed,
and yet somehow always bored.
They could have gotten their hands
on me very easily.
Cassiopeia, is that true?
She has a clever trick.
She can see into the future
Not far, half an hour.
But it's enough to know
who will be where when.
You were my protector the whole time.
She is a very special turtle.
If the Gray Ones don't steal time anymore,
what happens then?
They would vanish into thin air
That's where they came from
I'll tell you a secret.
All the time in this world...
comes from here,
from the Nowhere House in Never Lane.
And you make the time?
- No, I am only its administrator.
All humans are assigned a span of time
I am the one who ensures
that it reaches everyone.
What they do with it is their business.
Would you like to see
where time comes from?
And to have fun again, someday.
I don't understand how you steal time.
School does that too.
- Unite and fight back!
This is the pendulum of time, Momo.
Where it swings, a new hour-flower blooms.
I have seen these petals before.
Yes. They carry time
from here out into the world.
That is beautiful.
Don't stay too long
Time runs differently here.
Beppo?
Beppo!
Do not waste your time traveling.
Travel virtually.
With Contacts. Read news,
while you watch a movie.
Watch a series, while you wait.
Play, while you visit your mother.
Never waste a second again.
Work anywhere at any time With Contacts.
Who needs friends, when there is Bibi-Bot?
A friend, who always agrees with you.
Wrong side.
- Keep moving.
Why is there no room here?
There is never room.
Work anywhere at any time With Contacts.
Faster.
- Get in line.
Gino.
Liliana.
- Momo.
Are you okay?
- Where are Gino and the others?
See you, Uncle Roman!
- How long was I gone?
A whole year, Momo.
The children go to a boarding school
I can save a lot of time this way,
so we can treat ourselves to a trip.
That may sound strange,
but save time to spend it, you understand?
And Gino?
Where is he?
Oh, we hardly see him anymore
But that's just how it is.
We see him on the screen,
whenever we want. He is successful.
Momo, please, I...
I don't have time.
Contacts.
Can I speak to the manager
of my time savings account?
How can we help?
I would like to withdraw some time
I would like to travel with my family.
Please wait. Estimated wait time:
4 hours and 36 minutes.
Your call is very important to us
Please stay on the line.
Estimated wait time:
4 hours and 34 minutes.
Contacts, hang up immediately.
Do you also look at the world
and wonder what happened?
How can I keep up?
Tune in With Grey Corporation Contacts.
Who is ready for my Fun Facts?
Join in
I'll show you how to
get the best out of your life.
Be one of Gino's 150 million Friends
and let me explain
how you have to live your life.
Tune in. With Contacts
Maria! Paolo!
Maria! Paolo!
Where have you been?
- Momo, it's so good to see you!
Can you come out for a bit?
- We're not allowed.
We are preparing for the competition.
- Algorithms and logarithms.
And how you
calculate the square root of Pi.
What for?
- Honestly, no idea.
We don't know what we're doing here
We are just sheep.
Who are you?
I need Gino's help.
- Why aren't you in school?
Hey, Contacts Identify this girl
I need to know where he is.
Don't speak to this girl!
- No, let me go!
Gino owns the Ocean Front Club
You'll find him there.
Welcome, Gino.
Activating autonomous driving to the venue.
Remember to go through the show intro.
Gino!
Momo?
I missed you.
I'm here now.
Do you know I looked for you
every day, for weeks?
Your eyes.
- Oh yes, I wear them 24/7.
It's easier for the job.
"Fun Fact Tours. Optimize your life."
I have 150 million Friends now, Momo
I don't make up the stories anymore.
A whole team of writers does that for me.
The writing team wants to hear a reading
of the show intro.
How about you give me a break?
The truth is,
I haven't had an idea of...
my own in ages.
Gino, do you remember what you said?
This is the craziest coup of the century.
Look at me.
Tell your listeners that they
must not give away their time.
Time does not exist in their clocks.
But in their hearts.
You are the only one who can do it.
Momo, stay with me.
I need you You are my best friend.
Gino?
You're on in a moment.
Hello, Momo. So here you are.
Did you see what they are offering you?
Okay This is next-level good.
That is mega.
- Gino, this will blow you away
I don't know.
I think maybe I should...
start to...
develop ideas myself again.
You are funny.
That is what you always wanted.
I am so proud of you.
Grey presents, live on stage:
The guide for your life, Gino!
Today I learned
something from an old friend,
that concerns you all.
Gino, be careful now.
Not just for you,
but for your family's sake.
Think of little Maria
and of Paolo.
The Grey Corporation told me today
that they will renew my contract.
Because that is
what best friends do for each other!
Master Hora!
Cassiopeia!
Cassiopeia, where are you?
Master Hora!
Do you also look at the world
and wonder what happened?
How can I keep up?
Together with
my 150 million Friends worldwide
and me.
Tune in with Grey Corporation Contacts.
The friend who always agrees.
Bibi-Bot The only friend you need.
You can't do this to us
I won't let this happen!
The era of time efficiency...
When they steal our time, folks,
what can we do?
Faster.
Unite and fight back today!
When they steal our time...
Hello, here I am!
I'm not afraid of you anymore!
You know where to find me!
Come on, show yourselves!
How are you?
You look tired.
Shall we sit? Let's do that.
I want my friends back.
Funny how similar we are.
We are not You make people sick and lonely
I don't do anything
Everyone gets to decide for themselves.
Your friend Gino
didn't hesitate for a second
to work for us.
This gruesome loneliness.
Have no one to talk to,
no one to listen to.
Must be like torture.
What do you want from me?
Glad you asked. I'll tell you.
We are tired of gathering
from these undisciplined people
the hours and days.
It would be far more efficient
to harvest time at its source.
And you,
you know exactly where to find it.
Master Hora.
- Introduce us to each other.
And none of your friends
will have to save time for us anymore.
You can have them all back.
No.
I had hoped I could reunite you
and your friends.
Regrettably,
you will probably never see them again.
Cassiopeia.
We have to get out of here.
Master Hora!
- Momo.
They dissolved.
- They can't hurt you here.
They can't get in here.
Time simply runs backwards
here in Never Lane.
The Grey Ones...
They consist exclusively of time,
dear, so it is like...
air escaping from a burst balloon.
If time ran backwards everywhere,
it would destroy the Grey Ones.
Good thought, but no.
The backward flow of time only works here.
Master Hora Can you just stop time?
It has never been done.
- Is it possible?
Theoretically, yes
Time would stand still if I...
sleep.
- You have never slept?
When you wake up, will time flow again?
That is the danger. If time
stands still, everything else stands still.
Even my clocks Nothing could wake me.
The world would be frozen forever.
There must be something.
Of course.
Of course!
The flower! That's it.
If time no longer flows,
a single hour-flower will still bloom.
The one who holds it in their hands,
can move freely,
but only for exactly one hour.
And in this hour...
- The Grey Ones cannot steal time.
One must prevent them
from accessing their reserves.
And how?
- I don't know.
But this person would have to follow them
and find out where they keep the time.
As soon as you find it, touch it,
that sets time in motion again
and wakes me.
With this I am putting you
in very great danger.
It is our only chance.
As soon as time stops,
this is the only hour you have left.
It is imperative
that you release the stolen time
back to the world, before it withers.
You have 60 minutes
until the flower has faded.
You must always carry it on your body.
Otherwise you too, Momo,
will be frozen forever.
The world is counting on you. Have courage.
Time is flowing backwards
That is unfortunate.
Good.
Let's see if this sleeping
is such a hit as everyone says.
Seems safe.
Let's go in.
Oh no.
Swarm out and find Hora And the girl.
Master Hora!
You can come out now.
Don't be shy.
He stopped time.
You see?
Nothing is moving anymore.
- Empty.
This capricious, ridiculous man
has cut off the supply
I can't open it.
Empty.
- Sarge.
How much time is left in your Greyflow?
Seven minutes, why?
Come here, dear, let me see.
Just for a moment.
We have to get to our vault. Quickly.
Okay.
Out of the way!
Empty.
Empty.
Hey! The flower. Give me the flower!
Hey!
Hey!
Give it to me.
Please. Let go.
Beppo.
I am so sorry, Beppo.
It was all my idea. Forgive me.
Oh no.
Stay calm.
One step at a time.
See you, Beppo.
Oh no.
I would like to express
to every single one of you
my deep gratitude.
Your dedication and your work were
the pillars of our success.
For that I thank you.
- Empty.
What luck,
that the vault door was open,
when Master Hora froze time
to starve us out.
Thus we have access to our reserves.
However, we are many,
and our savings are limited.
To ensure our survival,
we will therefore...
Empty.
- Play a game.
The even numbers
will now grab
their neighbor's remaining time.
Empty.
- Empty.
Empty.
Move up.
For the survivors, the supplies
will last for a very long time.
You will keep getting petals
and outlive me.
Empty.
- "Door closed".
But... the door is frozen.
"Take flower."
Empty.
- Now you get your supply.
Empty.
Guys, only one leaf each.
- Empty.
Nice and slow.
Empty.
- Empty.
Empty.
Only one leaf each.
Enough, that should do.
After her!
We need the flower to open the door!
Don't let her escape!
We need the flower.
Get her!
She must not escape!
Come here.
Find her!
That's it.
Come on. Give it to me.
No, no, no!
Empty.
Seems like we both ran out of time.
The last petal.
The last minute of this world.
Give it to me.
Every person you love,
so all your friends,
none of them will ever wake up again,
and you alone are to blame.
Give it to me.
- Empty.
Stupid thing.
No, no. That is too soon.
No.
Empty.
- No.
No.
You made me forget the time.
Hand over the petal.
Please, give it to me.
I deserve it.
- No, you don't.
Please.
And thanks to Momo, time returned
to everyone and everything.
No one had noticed that the world
had stood still for an hour.
For the people, all this happened
in just the blink of an eye.
But still, something had changed.
People suddenly knew deep in their hearts,
that their time on our earth is simply
immeasurably precious.
Farewell.
I will never forget you, Cassiopeia.
Yes
I'm getting up, I promise.
But sleeping...
That is amazing.
Momo!
- Beppo!
Liliana!
- Momo!
Momo!
- Momo!
Hey! Paolo.
I am so sorry.
It's okay.
Quite a lot going on.
There is supposed to be a good guide here.
Maybe someday.
Take your time.
Gino, here you are.
How you use this time,
whether the next day, in the next hour
or in the next five minutes,
well, that is entirely your decision.
But please...
enjoy it.
We only have now.
How did we end up here?
People had a good life.
They could have been happy.
But they always wanted more.
And through their dissatisfaction
and their greed
they brought them to life.
The time thieves.
Not too long ago in a faraway land
lived a girl named Momo
in the ruins of an amphitheater.
A place built centuries ago,
to bring people together.
Don't ask me where she came from,
no one knew that.
Not even herself.
Her best friend became Beppo,
the street sweeper.
Thanks, Beppo.
And soon she was to meet
a very strange turtle.
But one step at a time, right?
Thanks for recycling.
- You're welcome.
Oh, looks delicious.
See you tomorrow! Thanks.
- See you tomorrow.
We begin our story with Gino,
the tour guide and pizza delivery guy.
Hey, Gino!
- Hey, Jenny.
Wow, you look great.
- Oh, thanks, sweet of you.
See you. Thanks.
Pizza!
Hey, Mom.
Hello, Gino.
- Did you have a good day?
There are no bad days, Uncle Roman.
Did anyone book your tour?
- Nope, today I was a pizza delivery guy.
Maria!
- Hey, Gino.
Everything okay?
Gino!
- Paolo!
Couch bomb!
Tikki hasn't sung in a long time,
you know that.
Fun Fact: You're standing right where
the lions once ate their food.
All the stones the theater was built from,
come from the quarry.
Hello?
Hello? Anyone home?
Hello.
I'm Gino.
Momo.
- Nice name.
Who named you that?
- Well, I did
Really, you yourself?
Do you like pizza?
And a story about the moon,
which is a mirror,
showing a princess in a castle
images of the Earth.
Because she's stuck in the castle
I have thousands of ideas.
And someday they'll make me famous.
Maybe I'll build my audience
with a podcast.
Imagine that, a poet making money.
Who are you?
Guys, this is my friend Momo.
Oh, hello.
- Where did you suddenly come from?
As far as I remember,
I've always been here.
She's weird.
- I like her.
You'll like this, Momo.
I'm about to win.
Not again.
Don't worry, I'll fix it.
- Time for a new fridge.
We can't afford it.
- We have to sell a lot of pizzas.
Maybe I'll become famous.
What did you do?
Tikki hasn't sung in years
I just listened.
And she was good at that.
She listened with love and understanding.
And because she did that,
she brought people together.
It started with those
who were closest to her
I keep order here.
- Like the Mafia?
With the broom.
And soon word got around.
Whenever someone had a problem,
people said: "Go to Momo."
Hello.
She listened in a way
that made people open up.
Not just to her
They opened up to each other.
As more and more people sought her out,
something extraordinary happened.
People started gathering
in the amphitheater again.
She listened to past times.
The sounds of the city.
She listened to the wind in the trees.
And she felt like
the whole universe was giving a concert.
Just for her.
Oh no. Damn it.
Hey, Mom.
- Hey, Gino.
Everything okay, Mom?
All good, Gino.
Oh, just...
You grow up so fast.
And I want to spend as much time
as possible with you.
Maybe we'll take a cool trip.
After your dad died,
we still had so many plans.
But no chance to realize them
I don't want to wake up someday and
realize that time has flown by.
I wanted to stop,
but I can't live without it.
There are worse vices.
- Yes.
Like waking up one day and realizing
that time just flew by.
Fancy a coffee?
Everyone does what they have to do,
so they no longer do what they like to do.
Like they're trapped in a...
- Hamster wheel
I did the math Simple mathematics
I'll show you An hour has 60 minutes.
That's 3600 seconds Multiplied by 24.
Makes 86,400 seconds per day.
That times 365
makes 31,536,000 seconds per year.
Oh, wow, you're good at math.
You're 42, right?
Well, everyone says I look 35 or so.
So you've been alive
for about 1,324,512,000 seconds.
Well, now I feel old.
You sleep eight hours a day?
That times 42... makes 441,504,000.
You work eight hours, eat two hours,
makes 110,376,000 in 42 years.
Two evenings with the kids, talks
with clients, the mother-in-law,
adds up to 165,564,000.
You swim 15 minutes every morning,
you love that,
but we still have to deduct that,
13,797,000.
And that's what you've used so far.
There is nothing left.
What if it were possible to save time?
To put it aside and later
do things you want to do?
Things you love.
- If you can do magic, sure
I can't But I have the technology.
This is a Greyclet.
The chip inside serves
to record your habits and all that
and changes you make.
When you become more efficient
and save time, it glows white.
You can then spend your time
with your children.
If you waste time
and have to dip into your savings,
it glows red.
Who wouldn't want to save time?
Here.
No, I can't accept that.
- Please
I'll get a new one on the way home Here.
Trust me.
It changes your life.
Now watch out
Yes! I'm coming out.
Mom, it's your turn.
What? Oh, sorry.
Yes.
Yeah!
- Haha!
Totally unfair.
- And I'm in.
Is that it?
- Keep playing.
Rematch!
- I'll leave you alone.
One more round. But...
What did I say?
- A six!
Who orders so many pizzas?
They're for the new Grey Store.
A lot of pizza Your mom will be happy.
Presenting Grey
The era of time efficiency has arrived.
You can finally fulfill
the full potential of your life.
Grey is already offered to you
in over 1000 branches worldwide.
Get your Greyclet and start saving today.
For a better future.
- My mom has one like that
I used to waste time.
Watched a game or read trivial books.
Since I have my Greyclet,
I use time efficiently
and save it for the future,
thank you, Greyclet.
I was constantly late.
Since wearing my Greyclet,
I'm always there before everyone else.
Thank you, Greyclet.
Thanks to the time put aside,
I could go on a fantastic vacation
with my family.
The best way to get to know your children.
Thank you, Greyclet.
Save time to enjoy it later.
Where is everyone?
- Really crazy
I'm just taking off,
and no one books a tour.
It's because of these bracelets.
- Could be. Or everyone is too busy.
We're organizing a party.
Want to come to our party?
- We're coming.
Hey.
- Thank you very much.
Hey, come to our party.
- Thanks.
There's a party tonight.
- Look.
Come to our party today.
- Oh, thanks.
Oh, hello, Momo.
- Hey.
The kids are on their way.
- I'm visiting you
I've made myself scarce
Not much time left for private life.
People have no patience
to wait for a table.
Good for me, because I squeeze
more guests in per hour.
So everyone wins.
- What does everyone win?
Well, so...
I'm... I'm not ready yet
I have to organize myself better
I have to work on that.
Why are you wearing that?
Oh, that. It helps me.
To be more efficient.
And... to have fun again,
someday.
You can have that today.
Hey. Hey.
You made it.
How are you?
- I'm doing excellent.
So much going on.
Hey, you. I'm your new friend.
Can we talk briefly?
You'll never be bored with me
I never scold, I never contradict,
I will always be by your side
I help you organize yourself
Even with homework.
You will be super successful.
Congratulations. I was assigned to you
I am your best friend now.
State-of-the-art technology.
My people invented him.
This is Bibi-Bot,
the ultimate buddy.
Designed to entertain you around the clock.
You will never need other friends again.
How am I supposed to be friends
with a machine?
You don't want me?
But I'm really great
I'm sorry.
- It's okay
I will wait.
What do you want to do with your life?
What do you mean?
Well, if you hang out with friends,
what's the point of that?
But that's the best part of the day.
Don't you meet with friends?
No.
Do you think that makes their life better?
Your friends get along fine without you.
What...
Does no one love you?
Love.
Love is unimportant
Friends are unimportant.
The most valuable thing on this planet
is time.
But people waste it.
From the day of your birth
your time slowly runs out, inevitably.
And one day there is nothing left.
Everyone has a last hour, a last minute,
a last second.
We just have to point it out,
then it's child's play to convince people
to save time and leave it to us.
Without asking questions But the truth is:
We take it from them and use it ourselves.
So you are thieves and you steal our time.
Yes.
You could say that.
Wha...
What did you do?
Why did I tell you that?
Forget everything I told you.
You won't tell anyone!
If you try, everyone will think
you're crazy I'll wipe you out!
I have never, not even once,
taken even a single millisecond
from anyone.
Why would they do something like that?
- Yeah.
I know. You spend time at work
and earn money.
With the money you buy art and jewelry
that thieves want to steal.
If you steal someone's time,
that's the craziest heist of the century
I don't understand how you steal time.
School does that too.
Thieves never give back what they steal
We have to tell everyone.
But who knows what they'll do to us then?
Who knows what they'll do
if we don't stop them.
If they steal our time, guys,
unite, fight back today!
If they steal our time, guys,
what can we do?
Unite and fight back!
Everyone should hear you!
If they steal our time,
what can we do?
Unite and fight back today!
If they steal our time, what can we do?
Hurry up and fight back today!
They notice us We're attracting attention.
If they steal our time, guys,
what can we do?
Unite and fight back today!
We'll stop them!
- Until time returns!
Wow, you guys are awesome.
Totally I'm a huge fan of your energy.
Totally cool.
- Hello, children. Let's be friends.
Wow, a friend who can float!
- Who wants to play?
Look, Momo. We're famous!
If they steal our time, guys,
what can we do?
Unite and fight back!
Gino?
Total megastar vibes.
You work here?
- Summer job. It's the place to be.
Listen, a guy from the team thinks
you come across really cool.
He can get you a large reach.
Introduce you to important people.
- What do you mean by that?
Chat, exchange a few ideas
I don't want to be rude.
- Just take a look.
If you work here,
we spend a lot of time together
I've always admired you.
- And what exactly is he doing there?
Momo, I'll just take a quick look, okay?
You hold the fort
You're doing great. Your place later?
I'm coming, promised.
Guys, what you're doing here
is really cool.
That's why each of you gets
a Bibi-Bot for free!
Oh yeah!
One for my sister too.
- One for my brother!
But they're stealing your time
It's a trick!
Guys, believe me.
You have to believe me.
What am I supposed to do now, Beppo?
It's getting worse and worse.
Look at this mess.
How am I supposed to
ever get this clean again?
Sometimes you have
a very long street ahead of you.
So terribly long,
that it seems impossible,
to ever be able to sweep it clean.
So you start to hurry You keep sweeping.
Faster and faster.
But every time you look up, you see,
that the street isn't getting any shorter.
So you try even harder, and even harder.
You get scared.
In the end, you run out of breath.
Nothing works anymore.
And the street still lies
in its full length before you.
Now I'll tell you a secret.
You must never think of the whole street.
Always think only of the next step.
The next breath.
The next stroke of the broom.
And again and again only the next.
Suddenly you notice, that step by step,
bit by bit,
you have finished the whole street.
And you don't even know how anymore.
I have to go to the other job.
- You work too much
I'm worried.
- Work knows no fatigue.
Agent BLW553C, step before the court.
To finally meet you,
is an honor for me, Sir.
Believe me, the honor is all mine.
I heard that you are
one of our most successful recruiters.
Could be.
Please, don't be so shy
You are a role model for everyone here.
Thank you.
- Are you not feeling well?
Yes. Everything is fine.
Shall we sit down?
Please.
May I ask for your advice
regarding the events today?
Hordes of children
marching through the streets,
trumpeting our secrets,
as if it were a game.
Ha! That's what I call a spectacle.
What can we do?
- Unite and fight back!
What can we do about it, in your opinion?
With your wealth of experience,
I would be glad if you could help me
I assume, you have already met them?
I can't say, I was just
recruiting all day long today.
Playback on number Alpha 437.
So you are thieves and stealing our time?
Yes. You could say that.
This girl.
Momo, she... she is...
dangerous.
She gets people talking,
and you forget the time.
So you wanted to counteract that,
didn't you?
Which is good. Nice idea. We like it
You take the initiative.
But the problem with improvising is,
that you never know what will come of it.
And what do we have here because of that?
Rules.
Laws.
But the most important...
- This daydreamer bewitched me.
We must never reveal the true reason
for our existence.
She is not like normal children.
Our rules don't apply to her.
- Yes, they do.
And they apply to you too.
As I said,
you are a role model for all of us.
You leave me no other choice,
but to propose the following to the court:
Agent BLW553C
shall be found guilty of high treason.
Objection!
- And the sentence is:
Complete withdrawal of any
remaining personal time.
No!
Give me the time inhaler.
Please don't!
Don't, I beg...
Just give me a...
No. No!
No... No...
This girl...
You will lose!
The boy...
I'll take care of him.
The girl, she must be eliminated.
Invite him to the villa.
Go!
- Oh no. Momo!
Oh no, no, no. Momo!
Hey, Beppo, it's Gino.
Can you tell Momo I'm sorry,
but I'm running late? Thanks.
It has to go out immediately, immediately.
As fast as possible I want this tomorrow.
Have fun.
Hi, welcome.
Member or guest?
- Guest.
Can you tell me your name?
- Gino.
All right, Gino...
Gino...
Unfortunately, your name
is not on the list.
Are you sure? I'm supposed to meet
my girlfriend Jenny here.
She said...
- He's with me
John Richter.
You must be Gino.
Nice to meet you.
My people told me about your ideas
I think your stories are terrific,
just as how you unleash the imagination
of your listeners.
The world is a huge story,
and we are just characters in it.
Exactly.
Being a tour guide
is sort of the first level.
You need a bigger audience.
Gino. We will build an empire
around you.
An empire?
- An empire.
Because you and I together
reach a lot of people.
Look inside.
Tiny personal assistants,
built into the contact lenses.
With Contacts you are
no longer just a tour guide,
but a... life guide.
And you launch tonight.
Tonight?
I wanted to meet a friend tonight.
So would tomorrow work?
And he's a comedian too.
Choose wisely.
Gino?
Hello.
What are you looking for here?
A turtle that can spell?
Are you real?
"Real enough."
I can't I'm waiting for my friend Gino.
He'll be here soon.
"Not coming"?
Where are we going?
"West."
You seem to have a good sense of direction.
Over here!
We found something!
She must be here somewhere.
- She is not here!
What is your name?
Kass. That is a very beautiful name.
Cassiopeia. I think
you need a bigger shell.
Or a shorter name.
Surround the marketplace.
Empty.
- There is nothing here!
"Duck"?
Are we hiding?
Come on, keep going!
Stop. Be quiet.
Do you even know where we are going?
Watch out, turtle!
She can't be far.
There she is!
"Ten", "nine", "eight"...
Where is she? Find her!
There she is.
Disappeared.
She just disappeared.
Do you think he is helping her?
"Never Lane."
Cassiopeia!
Wait!
Wait for me!
Help!
You must go backwards.
Everything runs backwards.
Are you here? Are you here?
Yes, indeed.
Finally.
- Were you expecting me?
Sure I sent Cassiopeia to you.
Great, that you made it.
It is difficult, but necessary Not
everyone is allowed in the Nowhere House.
Allow me, my name is Hora
Master Secundus Minutius Hora.
I am Momo.
- I know that.
And how?
- Because I measured it.
Momo, this is a star-hour clock.
It is able,
to indicate certain special moments.
When all beings and things
up to the stars work together,
we call that a star hour.
If someone comes into the world,
who can listen to the cosmos,
then important things happen.
You are hungry.
Hello, you mice.
I just wanted to say good night.
Wait, what?
- Usually you tuck us in.
Hello, Gino.
- Hello.
What is that?
A robot that films me and sends it
to people's contact lenses.
They watch me through their lenses,
I tell them a few of my fun facts,
and that changes their lives, bye.
Good night.
Beppo.
- Hello. Is Gino there?
It is urgent.
- Yes, he is upstairs.
Beppo, Momo could also
have gone for a walk.
A company that sells lifestyle products
does not kidnap children
20 seconds to the show You have to go.
Away with the pajamas,
bottles off the table, chop chop
I'm going on air in 15 seconds My chance.
Everyone is coming home from work
Right now.
Gino, we are going live in ten seconds.
We have to go to the police.
- Out.
Voice message from Jenny.
- I am proud of you.
Beppo, please, we'll talk tomorrow.
By then she'll be back.
- No, Gino.
Gino...
- Gino, hurry up.
Gino...
- We are live in three, two, one...
Welcome to Gino's Fun Facts.
Excuse me? You say your friend
was kidnapped by time thieves?
Yes.
My friend is in great danger.
They have unnaturally gray eyes and
can make people crumble into...
red dust.
Yes.
- Sorry, I'll take over.
Come.
So who else did you tell about this?
No one.
- Sure?
I can't let you run around
and talk nonsense.
What did you do with Momo?
Do you want to see her again?
- Yes.
Wear this. Start saving.
For you.
Why did you bring me here?
To... save you.
Save me?
- Here.
Would you...
It is you they are looking for.
Why?
- You found out the truth.
They have to eliminate you.
- Eliminate me?
I didn't do anything.
- You told friends.
You even announced it in town
And now they fear you.
Oh no, him.
He is the leader of these gray creatures.
Does he know you?
Of course he knows me
I am the Keeper of Time.
Are they humans?
- Their appearance is just a disguise.
And strictly speaking... they are nothing.
They exist only because people allowed,
their most valuable asset to be stolen.
Which means that all color
disappears from their lives too.
Restless, plagued by worry.
Unable to enjoy anything.
Constantly stressed,
and yet somehow always bored.
They could have gotten their hands
on me very easily.
Cassiopeia, is that true?
She has a clever trick.
She can see into the future
Not far, half an hour.
But it's enough to know
who will be where when.
You were my protector the whole time.
She is a very special turtle.
If the Gray Ones don't steal time anymore,
what happens then?
They would vanish into thin air
That's where they came from
I'll tell you a secret.
All the time in this world...
comes from here,
from the Nowhere House in Never Lane.
And you make the time?
- No, I am only its administrator.
All humans are assigned a span of time
I am the one who ensures
that it reaches everyone.
What they do with it is their business.
Would you like to see
where time comes from?
And to have fun again, someday.
I don't understand how you steal time.
School does that too.
- Unite and fight back!
This is the pendulum of time, Momo.
Where it swings, a new hour-flower blooms.
I have seen these petals before.
Yes. They carry time
from here out into the world.
That is beautiful.
Don't stay too long
Time runs differently here.
Beppo?
Beppo!
Do not waste your time traveling.
Travel virtually.
With Contacts. Read news,
while you watch a movie.
Watch a series, while you wait.
Play, while you visit your mother.
Never waste a second again.
Work anywhere at any time With Contacts.
Who needs friends, when there is Bibi-Bot?
A friend, who always agrees with you.
Wrong side.
- Keep moving.
Why is there no room here?
There is never room.
Work anywhere at any time With Contacts.
Faster.
- Get in line.
Gino.
Liliana.
- Momo.
Are you okay?
- Where are Gino and the others?
See you, Uncle Roman!
- How long was I gone?
A whole year, Momo.
The children go to a boarding school
I can save a lot of time this way,
so we can treat ourselves to a trip.
That may sound strange,
but save time to spend it, you understand?
And Gino?
Where is he?
Oh, we hardly see him anymore
But that's just how it is.
We see him on the screen,
whenever we want. He is successful.
Momo, please, I...
I don't have time.
Contacts.
Can I speak to the manager
of my time savings account?
How can we help?
I would like to withdraw some time
I would like to travel with my family.
Please wait. Estimated wait time:
4 hours and 36 minutes.
Your call is very important to us
Please stay on the line.
Estimated wait time:
4 hours and 34 minutes.
Contacts, hang up immediately.
Do you also look at the world
and wonder what happened?
How can I keep up?
Tune in With Grey Corporation Contacts.
Who is ready for my Fun Facts?
Join in
I'll show you how to
get the best out of your life.
Be one of Gino's 150 million Friends
and let me explain
how you have to live your life.
Tune in. With Contacts
Maria! Paolo!
Maria! Paolo!
Where have you been?
- Momo, it's so good to see you!
Can you come out for a bit?
- We're not allowed.
We are preparing for the competition.
- Algorithms and logarithms.
And how you
calculate the square root of Pi.
What for?
- Honestly, no idea.
We don't know what we're doing here
We are just sheep.
Who are you?
I need Gino's help.
- Why aren't you in school?
Hey, Contacts Identify this girl
I need to know where he is.
Don't speak to this girl!
- No, let me go!
Gino owns the Ocean Front Club
You'll find him there.
Welcome, Gino.
Activating autonomous driving to the venue.
Remember to go through the show intro.
Gino!
Momo?
I missed you.
I'm here now.
Do you know I looked for you
every day, for weeks?
Your eyes.
- Oh yes, I wear them 24/7.
It's easier for the job.
"Fun Fact Tours. Optimize your life."
I have 150 million Friends now, Momo
I don't make up the stories anymore.
A whole team of writers does that for me.
The writing team wants to hear a reading
of the show intro.
How about you give me a break?
The truth is,
I haven't had an idea of...
my own in ages.
Gino, do you remember what you said?
This is the craziest coup of the century.
Look at me.
Tell your listeners that they
must not give away their time.
Time does not exist in their clocks.
But in their hearts.
You are the only one who can do it.
Momo, stay with me.
I need you You are my best friend.
Gino?
You're on in a moment.
Hello, Momo. So here you are.
Did you see what they are offering you?
Okay This is next-level good.
That is mega.
- Gino, this will blow you away
I don't know.
I think maybe I should...
start to...
develop ideas myself again.
You are funny.
That is what you always wanted.
I am so proud of you.
Grey presents, live on stage:
The guide for your life, Gino!
Today I learned
something from an old friend,
that concerns you all.
Gino, be careful now.
Not just for you,
but for your family's sake.
Think of little Maria
and of Paolo.
The Grey Corporation told me today
that they will renew my contract.
Because that is
what best friends do for each other!
Master Hora!
Cassiopeia!
Cassiopeia, where are you?
Master Hora!
Do you also look at the world
and wonder what happened?
How can I keep up?
Together with
my 150 million Friends worldwide
and me.
Tune in with Grey Corporation Contacts.
The friend who always agrees.
Bibi-Bot The only friend you need.
You can't do this to us
I won't let this happen!
The era of time efficiency...
When they steal our time, folks,
what can we do?
Faster.
Unite and fight back today!
When they steal our time...
Hello, here I am!
I'm not afraid of you anymore!
You know where to find me!
Come on, show yourselves!
How are you?
You look tired.
Shall we sit? Let's do that.
I want my friends back.
Funny how similar we are.
We are not You make people sick and lonely
I don't do anything
Everyone gets to decide for themselves.
Your friend Gino
didn't hesitate for a second
to work for us.
This gruesome loneliness.
Have no one to talk to,
no one to listen to.
Must be like torture.
What do you want from me?
Glad you asked. I'll tell you.
We are tired of gathering
from these undisciplined people
the hours and days.
It would be far more efficient
to harvest time at its source.
And you,
you know exactly where to find it.
Master Hora.
- Introduce us to each other.
And none of your friends
will have to save time for us anymore.
You can have them all back.
No.
I had hoped I could reunite you
and your friends.
Regrettably,
you will probably never see them again.
Cassiopeia.
We have to get out of here.
Master Hora!
- Momo.
They dissolved.
- They can't hurt you here.
They can't get in here.
Time simply runs backwards
here in Never Lane.
The Grey Ones...
They consist exclusively of time,
dear, so it is like...
air escaping from a burst balloon.
If time ran backwards everywhere,
it would destroy the Grey Ones.
Good thought, but no.
The backward flow of time only works here.
Master Hora Can you just stop time?
It has never been done.
- Is it possible?
Theoretically, yes
Time would stand still if I...
sleep.
- You have never slept?
When you wake up, will time flow again?
That is the danger. If time
stands still, everything else stands still.
Even my clocks Nothing could wake me.
The world would be frozen forever.
There must be something.
Of course.
Of course!
The flower! That's it.
If time no longer flows,
a single hour-flower will still bloom.
The one who holds it in their hands,
can move freely,
but only for exactly one hour.
And in this hour...
- The Grey Ones cannot steal time.
One must prevent them
from accessing their reserves.
And how?
- I don't know.
But this person would have to follow them
and find out where they keep the time.
As soon as you find it, touch it,
that sets time in motion again
and wakes me.
With this I am putting you
in very great danger.
It is our only chance.
As soon as time stops,
this is the only hour you have left.
It is imperative
that you release the stolen time
back to the world, before it withers.
You have 60 minutes
until the flower has faded.
You must always carry it on your body.
Otherwise you too, Momo,
will be frozen forever.
The world is counting on you. Have courage.
Time is flowing backwards
That is unfortunate.
Good.
Let's see if this sleeping
is such a hit as everyone says.
Seems safe.
Let's go in.
Oh no.
Swarm out and find Hora And the girl.
Master Hora!
You can come out now.
Don't be shy.
He stopped time.
You see?
Nothing is moving anymore.
- Empty.
This capricious, ridiculous man
has cut off the supply
I can't open it.
Empty.
- Sarge.
How much time is left in your Greyflow?
Seven minutes, why?
Come here, dear, let me see.
Just for a moment.
We have to get to our vault. Quickly.
Okay.
Out of the way!
Empty.
Empty.
Hey! The flower. Give me the flower!
Hey!
Hey!
Give it to me.
Please. Let go.
Beppo.
I am so sorry, Beppo.
It was all my idea. Forgive me.
Oh no.
Stay calm.
One step at a time.
See you, Beppo.
Oh no.
I would like to express
to every single one of you
my deep gratitude.
Your dedication and your work were
the pillars of our success.
For that I thank you.
- Empty.
What luck,
that the vault door was open,
when Master Hora froze time
to starve us out.
Thus we have access to our reserves.
However, we are many,
and our savings are limited.
To ensure our survival,
we will therefore...
Empty.
- Play a game.
The even numbers
will now grab
their neighbor's remaining time.
Empty.
- Empty.
Empty.
Move up.
For the survivors, the supplies
will last for a very long time.
You will keep getting petals
and outlive me.
Empty.
- "Door closed".
But... the door is frozen.
"Take flower."
Empty.
- Now you get your supply.
Empty.
Guys, only one leaf each.
- Empty.
Nice and slow.
Empty.
- Empty.
Empty.
Only one leaf each.
Enough, that should do.
After her!
We need the flower to open the door!
Don't let her escape!
We need the flower.
Get her!
She must not escape!
Come here.
Find her!
That's it.
Come on. Give it to me.
No, no, no!
Empty.
Seems like we both ran out of time.
The last petal.
The last minute of this world.
Give it to me.
Every person you love,
so all your friends,
none of them will ever wake up again,
and you alone are to blame.
Give it to me.
- Empty.
Stupid thing.
No, no. That is too soon.
No.
Empty.
- No.
No.
You made me forget the time.
Hand over the petal.
Please, give it to me.
I deserve it.
- No, you don't.
Please.
And thanks to Momo, time returned
to everyone and everything.
No one had noticed that the world
had stood still for an hour.
For the people, all this happened
in just the blink of an eye.
But still, something had changed.
People suddenly knew deep in their hearts,
that their time on our earth is simply
immeasurably precious.
Farewell.
I will never forget you, Cassiopeia.
Yes
I'm getting up, I promise.
But sleeping...
That is amazing.
Momo!
- Beppo!
Liliana!
- Momo!
Momo!
- Momo!
Hey! Paolo.
I am so sorry.
It's okay.
Quite a lot going on.
There is supposed to be a good guide here.
Maybe someday.
Take your time.
Gino, here you are.
How you use this time,
whether the next day, in the next hour
or in the next five minutes,
well, that is entirely your decision.
But please...
enjoy it.
We only have now.